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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.51, 4,190.73 and 1,841.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.51, 4,190.73 and 1,841.48 is: 2,541.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.51 : 4,190.73 = 1,841.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.51/4,190.73 = 1,841.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.51x = 4,190.73 × 1,841.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.51x = 7,717,145.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,717,145.48/3,036.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.45

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